Lot 63
  • 63

An Egyptian Electrum Cat Amulet, 3rd Intermediate Period, 1075-716 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Electrum Cat Amulet
  • Height 5/8 in. 1.6 cm.
seated on a rectangular base rounded at the back, the fur finely stippled.

Provenance

acquired in Paris in 1978

Condition

good; the pendant loop on the shoulders is missing and the separately made tail is probably re-attached
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Catalogue Note

For a related example see Rupert Wace Ancient Art, London, 2009, no. 19.